Strategic communications is by no means a ‘silver bullet’, but it is a vital part of addressing the challenges we face

The early-bird awards entry deadline is 9 January

In early September, the Structural Engineers Association of California inducted Jeff Ellis, S.E., director of strengthening at Simpson Strong-Tie, into its prestigious College of Fellows. The organization’s highest honor, the SEAOC College of Fellows recognizes members for their distinguished service and outstanding contributions to structural engineering.

On Sept. 6, Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc., the parent company of Simpson Strong-Tie, rang the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange in celebration of the company’s 30th anniversary as a publicly listed company.

S-5!, together with National Women in Roofing, is sponsoring a new scholarship program to empower women who wish to pursue educational opportunities in the skilled trades. The initiative aims to support women in their journey toward successful careers in the trades and contributing to the overall advancement of the construction industry.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. S-5! is donating $5,000 to two amazing charities to support breast cancer patients and their families. S-5! is asking people in the industry to join the company by purchasing its “Give Cancer the Boot” t-shirts.

The emergence of manufactured stone has provided plasterers with a viable (and good looking) niche market.

It's all the rage in stucco and EIFS claddings and to our readers we know it as continuous insulation.

With code requirements constantly changing, finding the right stucco assemblies to do the job can be difficult.

A breakdown of what it means to complete a beautiful job when working with EIFS and stucco cement.

When figuring out the right system for buildings in hot climates, there is one solution to help with energy cost savings.

In my storied career, I have seen building cladding fads come and go: glass, metal, wood, brick, all gaining momentum but eventually, the tide turned back to stucco and EIFS.

You may recall the sensationalized attack on the EIFS claddings back around 2005 where it was a top news story.

It was a year or so ago when my article intimated to a result, to a given test, to a controversial subject, to confirm what us plasterers have known for years. When it comes to control joints in relation to cracking in stucco, let me boldly state: Lath cut or continuous performs the same.

A breakdown of the functions of stucco’s two main properties: lath and plaster.

Preserving the past to use for the future.

Research by the Directory of Social Change analyses governance reviews carried out by more than 1,100 users of its app

Are we willing to reject the broken ‘as is’ and push towards a more radical new way of learning and working together?

It is being hailed as a ‘once in a generation opportunity’ to make the sector’s voice heard but what might the new agreement between the sector and the government include? Andy Ricketts reports

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered her first Budget speech to the House of Commons. Lucinda Rouse rounds up the key aspects for the voluntary sector

In this video, W&C Editor John Wyatt speaks with Bruce Honore III of Precision Development.

CI stucco could affect methods used in future building codes.

Houston’s Thompson Intermediate School features a modern, high-performance interior with stone wool ceilings.

When is a practice too much? Do the codes offer the best guidelines always?

The way in which a general contractor manages a project will directly impact a subcontractor's bottom line.

A decade after the launch of the charity tribunal, Judge Alison McKenna tells Stephen Cook why she believes it continues to prove its worth

Sector veteran Peter Cardy offers answers to your workplace dilemmas

Clic Sargent and the Rainbow Trust Children's Charity have a mutually beneficial arrangement to scrutinise each other's safeguarding arrangements

Sector veteran Peter Cardy offers answers to your workplace dilemmas.

Boards should take the lead in creating the right organisational culture

To be effective, the different ways of handling the finances have to be balanced

The former chief executive of NSPCC has led the creation of a new set of ethical principles for charities. Now the sector needs to step up to the mark

There is a lot to be said for radical change, but opting for evolution instead can have greater benefits

As my experiences have shown, you run the risk of being seriously misled if you don't

All the hard work it required to get up to speed on the new data law was worth it because of one extraordinary bonus...

Washington — The Mine Safety and Health Administration has scheduled public meetings on its recently published proposed rule on worker exposure to respirable crystalline silica.

Not every story has happy roots. One family recounts how a tragedy inspired them to push on.

In this special episode of If Walls Could Talk, Walls & Ceilings Associate Editor Michael Levitt speaks with Phampena Inc.’s Taide Pham, Hien “H” Pham and Trinidy Pham. The company is on the cover of W&C’s September issue and has grown into an industry leader since being founded in 2010.

A journey of transformation: creating a world-class landmark in Las Vegas.

What is the secret to giving a winning presentation? Craig Dearden-Phillips shares his years of experience

If you look back at our biggest failures, have they been the result of drastic action or the lack of it?

No charity can go it alone these days: real leadership involves bringing your organisation together with others

People from minority backgrounds and marginalised communities have been able to fill leadership roles in social enterprises far more easily than at charities

You need to be clear and confident about what you do or the gulf between that and what people think you do can stretch to breaking point

Passive, curmudgeonly openness is no longer good enough: the sector needs a more radical and sustainable approach

Brexit remains steeped in uncertainty as the clock runs down. Emily Burt explores the practical steps charity leaders can take to support and prepare their EU staff

Awarded to a project that has had a substantial impact on national or international life

Awarded to an organisation with an income of less than £500,000 a year that has made a significant impact with its work

This prestigious award goes to the charity or voluntary sector organisation that has had a truly exceptional year and whose recent achievements have attracted the admiration of the sector

Awarded to a partnership between two or more charities that has enabled the partners to more effectively deliver services to beneficiaries, reach new groups or reduce costs